Development of a soft X-ray angle-resolved photoemission system applicable to 100 µm crystals

J Synchrotron Radiat. 2011 Nov;18(Pt 6):879-84. doi: 10.1107/S0909049511034418. Epub 2011 Sep 21.

Abstract

A system for angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) of small single crystals with sizes down to 100 µm has been developed. Soft X-ray synchrotron radiation with a spot size of ∼40 µm × 65 µm at the sample position is used for the excitation. Using this system an ARPES measurement has been performed on a Si crystal of size 120 µm × 100 µm × 80 µm. The crystal was properly oriented on a sample stage by measuring the Laue spots. The crystal was cleaved in situ with a microcleaver at 100 K. The cleaved surface was adjusted to the beam spot using an optical microscope. Consequently, clear band dispersions along the Γ-X direction reflecting the bulk electronic states were observed with a photon energy of 879 eV.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't